Chapter 191: Making Peace

Chapter 191: Chapter 191: Making Peace

Mr. Sheffield agreed, knowing Ethan Sterling’s status was extremely high, but that his trip to City of Maridia wasn’t for official business or any confidential mission—it seemed to be about handling his father’s family enterprise.

He only needed to make the advantages and disadvantages clear to Ethan, then have the Prescott Family offer a serious apology and give him a way out. Both sides could reconcile, and the Prescott Family might even benefit and establish a connection with Ethan—totally possible.

Everyone let out a long sigh of relief. Levi and Timothy Prescott both showed bright smiles, but they didn’t expect that just a few minutes later, Mr. Sheffield called right back.

Mandy Sheffield smiled and nodded to them, thinking Mr. Sheffield’s call meant the problem was solved.

"Dad..." Mandy called out lazily.

"Ethan Sterling already submitted a report this afternoon. Everything he’s done comes with official documentation. Even my own direct superiors can’t do anything about it! I wanted to plead for the Prescott Family, but there’s no way, or it might implicate the higher-ups. If that happens, even I won’t survive it." Mr. Sheffield’s tone revealed his barely contained anger.

Mandy’s marriage brought little benefit to the Sheffield Family, so now that the Prescott Family was in trouble, asking her family for help made sense.

But today was so risky. If he’d acted rashly—called someone up to demand answers—he might’ve been invited for tea tonight himself. Luckily, he’s always cautious in his dealings; otherwise, he’d have walked right into trouble.

Watching the angry call fall silent, Mandy’s face turned pale. She looked at the three Prescotts nervously, drenched in cold sweat: "My dad can’t intervene at Ethan’s level..."

Timothy Prescott had heard Mr. Sheffield’s words firsthand and finally understood why Jamie Ford had such an attitude toward Ethan Sterling.

Wyatt Prescott, the youngest, was also the clearest-headed: "I think Mayor Ford was right. We won’t get anywhere with Chief Sterling. Instead, we should try to get Renee Morgan’s forgiveness and have her persuade Chief Sterling to back off."

"Why should we need her forgiveness?" Nicole Prescott asked angrily, her face swollen.

"Shut up!" Levi Prescott couldn’t stand his ignorant little sister any longer.

"Levi!" Mrs. Prescott protested, disapprovingly.

"You shut up too!" Levi glared at Mrs. Prescott, eyes cold as ice. He smacked his palm on the table, pointed at her and said, "If you hadn’t spoiled her into this stupid mess, would we have gotten ourselves into trouble today?"

"Nicole made a mistake today, but her knees are swollen..." Mrs. Prescott shot back, dissatisfied.

"The Prescott Family is about to fall apart, and you’re still complaining about her swollen knees?" Levi let out a bitter laugh, struggling to catch his breath.

"What do you mean ’about to fall apart’—this is just scare tactics! We’ve been in Maridia City all these years; who’s fallen? The Prescott Family will never fall." Mrs. Prescott snapped back quickly.

"Mom, can’t you just say less..." Wyatt pleaded, rubbing his aching head.

"Why should I say less? What did I do? All you men are bewitched by that fox’s face—those words might scare young people, but they won’t work on me." Mrs. Prescott tugged at her shawl, sneering coldly.

Levi didn’t bother wasting words on his foolish mother. He called President Warren, asking him to do the Prescott Family a favor and help arrange a meeting with Renee Morgan.

President Warren knew about the Prescott stock dropping to the limit but wasn’t aware that an investigation team would move into Prescott Group. He’d worked with the Prescotts many times, so when Levi asked, he had to help out.

Renee Morgan returned to her apartment, and several hours later, she finally answered a call from Warren.

"Morgan, you said Officer Sterling retired, and they’re all so scared; before he retired, he must’ve had a really high position, right?" Warren was still in disbelief—even Maridia’s top figures were now coming to her for humble help.

Renee Morgan hadn’t expected Ethan Sterling to say that either: "Renee Morgan is protected by District J. I am a retired soldier; while she’s under Jexal’s protection, it is my mission to safeguard her."

Even without Ethan Sterling today, she could have walked away safe—it’s just that she absolutely wouldn’t allow the Prescott and Sullivan families to admit their faults and apologize to her.

Ethan was genuinely protecting her, from the heart.

"Oh, right. President Warren just called me—said it’s the Prescott Family’s eldest, Levi Prescott, also the CEO, who wants to meet with you." Warren remembered to get to the point.

Renee Morgan frowned: "Wants to see me?"

Warren sounded uncertain: "From how President Warren described it, it seems pretty serious. They must be worried Officer Sterling won’t let this go easily."

Renee Morgan: "..."

Warren added: "Even though Officer Sterling is retired, his influence is real. It’s only natural that they’d be concerned."

Renee realized the Prescott Family wanted to see her—there were plenty of ways they could come to her, but asking for President Warren’s help was clearly playing the warmth card.

After giving her the time and place, Warren asked: "Do you want me to come with you tonight?"

Renee Morgan shook her head: "No need. Just let the driver pick me up."

When Lewis arrived, Renee Morgan had already changed into another outfit and put on light makeup.

The address Levi provided was a high-end club, very discreet—she didn’t need a mask.

Once they arrived, Lewis parked and accompanied her upstairs, waiting outside the private room.

Levi Prescott and his wife had already reviewed Renee Morgan’s background—her family ran a martial arts studio, not wealthy or powerful, just average people.

She herself was exceptionally gifted in martial arts, getting a guaranteed spot at B Film Academy, and not long after graduation, exploded globally from a variety show, becoming one of the hottest female stars in the world.

But to these powerful families, even the most famous star was just a performer selling smiles.

This was exactly why Prescott Family never allowed Nicole to enter entertainment and act—they felt it was a disgrace.

Renee Morgan must be unusually lucky. Thanks to a national defense variety show, she built connections with District J leaders, and Ethan Sterling was instructed by higher-ups to keep an eye on Renee Morgan, though he probably has his own motives, too.

As for Robert Sullivan’s claims about her being a senior member at the base and getting special protection from Jexal—that was total nonsense, they didn’t believe a word.

If Maridia’s base was really that powerful, a female star like Renee Morgan would never have made it in.

And what that show presented was really just entertainment effects.

After both sides introduced themselves, they sat down opposite each other.

Levi slid a contract across the table, hinting for Renee Morgan to look it over.

Renee Morgan reached out, glanced through a few pages. The contract was for endorsing various products under Prescott Group, plus if she agreed to sign with them, the company would give her S+ resources, prop her up for a Best Actress award, and make her one of the top stars in domestic entertainment.

Levi looked friendly and said: "I know Miss Morgan is a hot star right now, thanks to that live variety show just finishing—so the hype is still there. But once the benefits fade, your current agency won’t be able to support your long-term career."